08-Aug-2008 UNITED KINGDOM :
British Airways World Cargo has announced a reduction to its fuel surcharge. The surcharge will be GBP0.84 / USD1.30 / EUR1.30, with effect from 21-Aug-08.
08-Aug-2008 UNITED KINGDOM :
Boeing and British Airways have signed an order for two Boeing 777-300ER jetliners. Boeing also announced that GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) has purchased two 777-300ERs, airplanes that were previously listed as an unidentified order on the Boeing Web site.
05-Aug-2008 UNITED KINGDOM :
On 05-Aug-08, British Airways' new 'Terminal 5 is working' campaign launches. A reportage style will be adopted for the campaign, which signals a move away from the airline's traditional approach.
04-Aug-2008 UNITED KINGDOM :
The Boeing Company is pleased that British Airways has reinforced its long-standing relationship with Boeing by agreeing to purchase Boeing 777-300ERs for its long-haul fleet. Boeing looks forward to finalising the contractual details of British Airways' selection.
04-Aug-2008 UNITED KINGDOM :
(XFN-ASIA) British Airways Plc. posted an 88% fall in first quarter pretax profit due to spiralling oil prices, the economic slowdown and weaker consumer confidence.
04-Aug-2008 UNITED KINGDOM :
British Airways announced that it will withdraw scheduled operations from four London Gatwick short-haul routes, including its daily flights to Newquay Cornwall Airport, and that plans to start two new services from Gatwick have also been scrapped.
30-Jul-2008 UNITED KINGDOM :
British Airways and Iberia are holding talks with a view to an all-share merger between the two companies. The negotiations are supported unanimously by the boards of both companies.
17-Jul-2008 UNITED KINGDOM :
British Airways has selected CFM International’s CFM56-5B engine to power two Airbus A318 aircraft in an engine order valued at more than USD25 million at list price. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2009.
11-Jul-2008 UNITED KINGDOM :
Rolls-Royce and British Airways announced the start of a scientific test programme to investigate the viability of alternative fuels for the aviation industry.
